74 m. ago Police arrest five suspects over killing of four Edo farmers

The Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested five suspects who were allegedly involved in the killings of farmers in two separate communities in the State. Recall that two persons were killed in Eware Community in  Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State  on Thursday by suspected Fulani  herdsmen, and two Read More

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74 m. ago Police arrest two more suspects in Plateau attempted kidnapping case

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects in connection with Tuesday’s attempted kidnapping incident on Little Rayfield Road, Jos, which led to the killing of two officers. It was learned that the latest suspects, Abubakar Mohammed and Ahmed Musa, were apprehended with the AK-47 rifle taken from the two police officers who Read More

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3 h. ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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4 h. ago Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system

Tribune Online Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to grant approvals for Authorised Dealer Banks (ADBs) that are still resisting the B’Odogwu system. Customs CG seeks CBN approvals for banks resisting B’Odogwu system Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Leaked memos: Edo APC urges Okpebholo to redeploy Obaseki loyalists

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State on Friday urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to consider redeploying suspected loyalists of his immediate predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, who are still working in the Government House. Among other things, they warned that working closely with those workers could prove injurious to Okpebholo’s administration. The Spokesman for the Read More

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6 h. ago Customs hand over 4,973 loaves of cannabis, suspects to NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has officially handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa and two suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and prosecution. The command said it had also transferred 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The Read More

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7 h. ago Police raid kidnappers’ hideout in Delta, free five hostages

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command engaged suspected kidnappers in the Ubuluku-Ogwashi-Uku forests, where victims were being held hostage. They successfully rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry, Ogwashi-Uku, who had been abducted while attending a night vigil at the church. Following the kidnapping on February 22, Read More

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7 h. ago Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February

Tribune Online Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February In ensuring compliance with extant laws and policies, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N2,048,487,969 as revenue between 1 and 27 February. Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that electricity consumers on Band B are not paying sufficient tariffs for the electricity they receive. This declaration was made on Thursday at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) in Abuja. According to Adelabu, the disparity between […] The post Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tax Bills: Experts Warn Against Undermining Nigeria Customs Service

As Nigeria pushes forward with its ambitious tax reform agenda, concerns are mounting that proposed legislative changes could inadvertently weaken the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the point of redundancy. At a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives special committee on Tax Reform Bills, stakeholders warned that shifting customs revenue collection to a […]

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10 h. ago Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money

Tribune Online Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Friday, said upon sighting the officers, the suspects engaged them in a gun duel but fled under superior firepower, abandoning their captives. Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Danny Oyekan: How Blockchain Can Transform Africa’s Economy And Governance

Picture a bustling marketplace in Lagos. Traders shout out their prices, customers haggle, and transactions happen in cash. It is a trust-based system that lacks efficiency, transparency, and security. Imagine a future where every transaction is recorded in a digital ledger, accessible to all, and immune to fraud. This is the promise of blockchain technology—a […]

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12 h. ago Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

The Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The read more Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

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14 h. ago Police Eliminate Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command thwarted a robbery attempt, eliminating one armed robber and arresting another in separate operations across the state. SP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesman, said on Thursday in Enugu that police recovered one cut-to-size double-barrelled gun with three live cartridges, two stolen Toyota Corolla cars, and other incriminating materials. Mr Ndukwe […] The post Police Eliminate Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Vehicles In Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Imo Police Nab Two Suspects Over Child Trafficking, Rescue Victims

The Imo State Police Command has rescued two children and arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in child trafficking and theft. The arrests took place during separate operations conducted by several command units. According to a press statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, detectives from the State Criminal Investigation […] The post Imo Police Nab Two Suspects Over Child Trafficking, Rescue Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Police arrest 2,322 suspects, recover N784,000 from corrupt cops in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed significant achievements in its crime prevention efforts for 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of its community policing strategy. According to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Ahmed Wakil, a total of 1,182 cases were recorded, resulting in the arrest of 2,322 suspects. He explained that of these, 678 Read More

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26 h. ago Trafficking: Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue two children in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, highlighting a strong display of professionalism by officers who rejected a ₦1m bribe to ensure justice prevailed. *”On Feb. 21, operatives of the Read More

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27 h. ago Police accept responsibility for fleeing Anambra lawmaker’s killers

The Anambra State Police Command has admitted full responsibility for the escape of two key suspects linked to the brutal murder of a lawmaker, Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was discovered on the Second Read More

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27 h. ago Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children

Tribune Online Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children Tribune Online

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30 h. ago NERC stresses consumers’ rights to reliable power supply, accurate billing

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has unveiled the customer bill of rights and obligations for customers within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. The newly introduced framework, guided by the Electricity Act 2023, outlines key rights of consumers, including access to reliable and quality electricity, accurate billing, complaint resolution, contract clarity, data privacy, and protection from Read More

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